Chapter 2: getting to know the switch – Linksys SRW2016 User Manual
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
Overview
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
Overview
The Switches differ in number and types of LEDs and ports. While the 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch is pictured
in this chapter, the other Switches are similar in form and function.
The Front Panel
The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.
LEDs
SYSTEM Green.
The
SYSTEM LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
Link/Act Green.
The
Link/Act LED lights up to indicate a functional network link through the
corresponding port (1 through 16, 24, or 48) with an attached device. It flashes to indicate
that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
Gigabit Orange.
The
Gigabit LED lights up to indicate a Gigabit connection on the corresponding
port (1 through 16, 24, or 48).
Ports
1-48
The Switch is equipped with 16, 24, or 48 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use
RJ-45 connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps or
100Mbps, while the Gigabit Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps,
and 1000Mbps. They can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology
enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps,
100Mbps, or 1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel of the 16-Port Switch